Music from Outer Space - Ray was a legend, and his Weird Sound Generator was got me inspired to start trying to make electronic noise boxes. Died tragically young, but left an amazing and inspirational legacy.

Bugbrand - My first noise box was a Bugbrand Weevil '08, so Tom has a lot to answer for...! Beautiful thing. Really helpful and generous with daft questions from novices too.

Loudest Warning - bit of god when it comes to application of the 4u standard, making great use of Serge, Haible and other designs in both 'traditional' and modern styles.